Suggest Treatment For Hearing Loss In An Elderly Person

Posted on Mon, 22 Aug 2022

Question: Hi Doctor, I have uncle who is 72 years old and having hearing deficiency. his ear drums are in good condition but cells are not in good condition to perform so we consulted a ENT/audiologist for this and she suggested for hearing aids which are quite expensive as for us. She suggested hearing aid of RIC Machine - Widex daily 100 for Rs 33k each. I am attaching report from her, can you please look at prescription report and suggest us any machine which can fit in our budget for 15K approx. or cheaper.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Presbycusis

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

As per the hearing loss in audiometry, hearing aids is must.
You can try aids by Siemens. Hearing aids are available at different costs but go for it after a proper trial.
Behind the ear type will be economical.

Any further questions are always welcome.
Thanks.
Regards

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